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Past Chaos

April and Roy, stars of TLC’s “You, Me & My Ex” and the hosts of Past Chaos, take you on a journey through marriage, divorce, coparenting and so much more! Listen as this ex-wife and ex-husband discuss the trials, tribulations, and triumphs they encountered while they built a positive relationship and productive communication after divorce. These two exes can be like oil and vinegar, but at the end of the day they share a very strong bond – parenthood. Together they want to build a community of blended families that focus on putting the children’s needs above their own. Parenting presents its own challenges, add in filming a reality television show – you have yourself a whole new set of issues. Unfortunately, divorce happens, but it does not have to place lasting and damaging effects on children. Past Chaos was created in hopes of shedding light on positive co-parenting and advocating for better communication for the parents of children in broken homes. April and Roy hope you will join them on this adventure of proving that blended is better! Past Chaos is a weekly podcast that is available wherever you prefer to listen. Please subscribe.

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Is It Hard Being With Someone's Ex Jun 20, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss the difficulties of being married to someone else's ex. The women divulge the most difficult aspects of their relationships with the same man.
April talks about how hard it was to accept the end of her first marriage and how horrible she was to Jerry's new wife.
Loren tells us the struggles she had in the beginning of John and April's relationship and how she still works to combat them.
Don't forget to tune in to our NEW show, "You, Me & My Ex" on TLC - airing Sundays at 10pm EST!

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Should You Travel With Your Ex Jun 18, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss traveling with their exes. The women give details of the recent trip they took as a BIG blended family.
April recounts her travels with her first husband, Jerry. She also talks about traveling with Roy and how she feels about it.
Loren admits that she prefers to not travel with John, due to the lack of communication between them.
Don't forget to check out the premiere of their NEW show on TLC, "You, Me & My Ex" on Sunday, June 20th at 10pm EST!

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What Are CoParenting Triggers Jun 06, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren talk about their top three triggers that set them off during their bitter custody battle. Loren discusses an interesting parenting moment with one of the boys. April reveals a big move in her career, and how she will be taking time to focus on being a mom and working closely with Loren to build their business.
Don't forget, their new show, "You, Me & My Ex" will premier on TLC on June, 20th at 10PM EST.

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Blended Families That Closely CoParent May 30, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren announce the BIG secret they have been keeping! Their blended family will be featured on a reality television serious titled, "You, Me & My Ex" that will premier on TLC June 20th at 10PM EST!
The women have special guests Ben and Nikki, authors of "Our Happy Divorce". Ben and Nikki got a divorce, but decided to take the high road and develop a positive coparenting relationship for their son. The former couple added to their family with Ben's new wife, including two more daughters, and Nikki's new husband. Much like our family, they live in the same neighborhood and all get along.
Click the links below to find out more about Ben, Nikki, and their big, blended family.
https://www.facebook.com/ourhappydivorce
https://www.instagram.com/ourhappydivorce/

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Can Your Attitude Affect Your CoParenting Relationship May 23, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren talk about how changing your attitude can help create a better coparenting relationship with your ex.
Loren tells us how she was a bitter baby momma and what made her decide to take a different approach. April recalls how she learned valuable lessons from her first coparenting relationship with Jerry and that she decided not to bring those negative actions into her new coparenting dynamic.
The women also answer a very intimate question sent in by a follower.
A big THANK YOU to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about them, visit their website at www.podcorn.com

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What Are Relationship Red Flags May 16, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren talk about relationship red flags. The women discuss some of the red flags they have personally dealt with in past relationships, as well as ones you should generally look out for prior to dating someone.
The women also discuss the great advice their moms gave them growing up and why we often choose to learn lessons the hard way.
April discovers the reason Loren and John's marriage did not work out. Loren recounts a great teachable moment she recently had with her boys.
A huge THANK YOU to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. To find out more about them, visit their website at www.podcorn.com

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Does Divorce Traumatize Children? May 09, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss divorce and the damage it does. More importantly, they argue the point of staying in an unhealthy marriage and the lasting harm it can have of your children.
The women discuss growing up and witnessing abuse in their homes. They confess their feelings about their parents' divorces and how it was a blessing in disguise. April goes into detail about the abuse in her first marriage and how she refused to allow the cycle to repeat itself.

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How to Handle High-Conflict Exes May 02, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren celebrate their 100th Podcast! They are joined by special guest, John. He talks about how far this blended family has come and how his relationship with Loren has changed over the years.
In honor of 100 episodes, the women answer questions sent in from their followers. Among many topics, they discuss step-parent communication, high-conflict relationships, and vindictive exes.

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How To Walk Away From What Does Not Serve You Apr 25, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss leaving things that no longer serve you and how the universe moves us when we are unsure of what we should do. The women also open up about how they learned to accept change, say no, and find peace.
April confesses about something she has not been honest about for years. She finally opens up and make a huge confession.
Loren tells us something that happened in her life recently that really rocked her world.

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Finding Clarity In The Midst Of A Chaotic Custody Battle Apr 18, 2021

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In this episode, April and Loren discuss the continuation and culmination of their divorces and child custody battle.
April remembers the call from Loren that lead to the beginning of their friendship. She goes into detail about her feelings and how things could have gone very wrong if she would have allowed the volatile nature of their past to continue.
Loren recalls the moment she made the decision to reach out to April and her fear of how things could have gone.
A huge THANK YOU to Usual Wines for sponsoring this episode. To find out more about them, visit their website at www.usualwines.com

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